usbwifi
I am using a USB wifi adapter on my Lion imac. I am trying to use that connection to create a working wifi hot spot with the imac's internal airport.
I tried following these instructions:
http://maketecheasier.com/create-wifi-hotspot-using-mac-os-x/2009/10/20
It didn't work, though. It feels like i need to do one more step to get the connection bridged between the usb adapter and the airport.
Thanks,
zeem
You can only share Internet from an Ethernet, Bluetooh, or FireWire connection over Wi-Fi.
That's because you can only use your Wi-Fi connection for one thing at a time. If you're connecting to the Internet over Wi-Fi you won't be able to share that connection over Wi-Fi.
If you've got Share your connection from: set to Wi-Fi, it's normal that To computers using: doesn't have a Wi-Fi option:
I faced a similar issue on my MacBook Pro with one particular WIFI connection. It was giving me the "Connection time out" error message.
I was able to workaround it by:
1) Removing the WIFI connection: System Preferences > Network > WIFI > Advanced > Select the relevant connection and click the "-" sign > Click "Show All" or close the window.
2) Adding the connection manually: System Preferences > Network > WIFI > Advanced > Click on the "+" sign > Enter the connection settings manually.
This has worked for me and that particular connection never gave me issues afterwards.
Hope this helps.
Best Answer
I think this will only work on wifi adaptors that support bridged mode wireless. Not all of them do. The internal Airport does which is why it can be turned into a hotspot.
I think you'll be able to go this way
Setting up all security features as per normal.